Primus Clinical Pastoral Training

Chaplaincy Training through Primus

University of Theology

Primus Clinical Pastoral Training

Chaplaincy Training through Primus University of Theology

Evidenced-Based Clinical Pastoral Education

Primus University is dedicated to offering a standardized and evidenced-based Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training program to chaplains and spiritual care providers. Primus University chaplaincy education provides an interdisciplinary educational opportunities and promotes effective communication and collaboration amongst spiritual care provider in healthcare, prison, military, police, fire, and religious organizations.

Primus University of Theology Advantage

Primus University of Theology recognizes transfer credits and assesses college credit for previous experience, distance learning and independent study. Chaplains and those in ministry related fields can complete their degree(s), primarily through lifelong learning assessment, and at a fraction of the time and cost of traditional university systems.

Call today to learn more (602) 224-1161

Discover the Primus Clinical Pastoral Training Difference

  • Accredited 400-hour certificate programs
  • Evidence-based curriculum qualify indicators and practice criteria
  • Flexible training sites - site selection is up to you
  • Action-reflection learning models with peer review
  • Personalized instruction, guidance, and mentoring
  • Technology-forward training for efficiency, relevancy and effectiveness

Accreditation

Primus University of Theology offers a Clinical Pastoral Training program which ACCET accredits. ACCET is a U.S. Department of Education (DOE) as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

Admissions and Enrollment Requirements

  • Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • Applicants must be 18 or older.

Application Options

1.) Applicants have a bachelor’s degree, or greater, from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two (2) years of ministerial experience or applicable professional experience.

2.) Applicants without a bachelor’s degree must have a minimum five (5) years of ministry experience or applicable professional experience.

Primus University of Theology offers Bachelor, Master of Divinity, MDiv. and Doctoral Degrees in Ministry.

Call today to learn more (602) 224-1161

Evidenced-Based Clinical Pastoral Education

Primus University is dedicated to offering a standardized and evidenced-based Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training program to chaplains and spiritual care providers. Primus University chaplaincy education provides an interdisciplinary educational opportunities and promotes effective communication and collaboration amongst spiritual care provider in healthcare, prison, military, police, fire, and religious organizations.

Primus University of Theology Advantage

Primus University of Theology recognizes transfer credits and assesses college credit for previous experience, distance learning and independent study. Chaplains and those in ministry related fields can complete their degree(s), primarily through lifelong learning assessment, and at a fraction of the time and cost of traditional university systems.

Call today to learn more (602) 224-1161

Discover the Primus Clinical Pastoral Training Difference

  • Accredited 400-hour certificate programs
  • Evidence-based curriculum qualify indicators and practice criteria
  • Flexible training sites - site selection is up to you
  • Action-reflection learning models with peer review
  • Personalized instruction, guidance, and mentoring
  • Technology-forward training for efficiency, relevancy and effectiveness

Accreditation

Primus University of Theology offers a Clinical Pastoral Training program which ACCET accredits. ACCET is a U.S. Department of Education (DOE) as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

Admissions and Enrollment Requirements

  • Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • Applicants must be 18 or older.

Application Options

1.) Applicants have a bachelor’s degree, or greater, from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two (2) years of ministerial experience or applicable professional experience.

2.) Applicants without a bachelor’s degree must have a minimum five (5) years of ministry experience or applicable professional experience.

Primus University of Theology offers Bachelor, Master of Divinity, MDiv. and Doctoral Degrees in Ministry.

Call today to learn more (602) 224-1161

A revolutionary revival of the Biblical style of teaching the classic model of the original Ecclesiastical Open University System. Where your life and ministry experience counts for credit.

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